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Venice president Alberto Barbera on the festival's impact on the Oscars, his expiring mandate and Gaza protests on the Lido: 'I would be surprised' if they 'didn't happen' Alberto Barbera, artistic director of the Venice Film Festival, has an impressive selection of films featuring big stars like Julia Roberts and George Clooney for the 82nd edition of the festival. Despite high expectations, Barbera fears disappointment.

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The Tirana European Youth Film Festival returns for its third edition The Tirana European Youth Film Festival (TEYFF) takes place from September 5-10, celebrating its third edition. Founded by young film enthusiasts, the festival provides a platform for emerging European filmmakers. All events are free to attend.

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The Swiss 'Netflix Act' delivers its first results: CHF 15.9 million invested in local productions in 2024 The "Lex Netflix" law in Switzerland, implemented on January 1, 2024, has already invested CHF 15.9 million in local productions. This law obliges streaming services and foreign broadcasters to invest at least 4% of their annual revenue in Swiss film production.

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Designer of iconic 007 logo Joe Caroff dies at 103 Joe Caroff, the designer of the famous 007 logo, has died at the age of 103 in a New York hospice. Despite his success, Caroff never received royalties for the use of his 007 logo, receiving only $300.

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Geneva and Neuchâtel to introduce cash rebate schemes to attract filmmakers Geneva and Neuchâtel have unveiled plans for cash rebate programs to attract filmmakers. Geneva will launch a 30% rebate in 2026, while Neuchâtel is offering a pilot program with a rebate of up to 15%. Both cantons announced these plans at the Locarno Film Festival.

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Scottish DIY filmmakers hope for success after government funding prioritizes development Screen Scotland has doubled its investment in development with the launch of the £1.2 million Talent Builder scheme, aimed at emerging filmmakers. This initiative builds on the company's focus on script development and short film funding.

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Bavaria Fiction claims world first after headquarters receives demanding sustainability validation Bavaria Fiction, a German production company, is the first major film and series production company worldwide to receive validation for its headquarters under the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme and ISO 14001 Certification.
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Belgium

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Young Mothers becomes Belgian Oscar submission The Dardenne brothers' film "Jeunes Mères" has been selected as Belgium's entry for the Oscars. This is the Dardennes' first ensemble film and showcases their signature social realism.

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Film Fest Gent 2025 opens with Fleur Pierets' film adaptation Julian by Cato Kusters with Laurence Roothooft Film Fest Ghent 2025 opens on October 8th with the film "Julian" by Belgian director Cato Kusters. The film, which also had its world premiere in Toronto, is produced by Michiel and Lukas Dhont and stars Laurence Roothooft.

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Two sisters and one coffin: 'How To Kill Your Sister' from August 21 on Streamz The series "How To Kill Your Sister" premieres on Streamz on August 21st. After eight years of silence, Anna arrives at her sister Kat's house with a coffin on her car. The music is by Meskerem Mees and Pieter Van Dessel.

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Cillian Murphy stars in Tim Mielants' new film, Steve Cillian Murphy stars in "Steve," a film directed by Tim Mielants and based on Max Porter's book "Shy." The film, which will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, follows a day at an English reform school in the 1990s.
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Netherlands

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I have a wild imagination Shanice Kamminga, director and screenwriter, studied psychology and began her career in Los Angeles. She won the Netflix New Voices script competition in 2021 and directed the short film "Other" with Anna Drijver.

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Baantjer will return to television next year SBS6 will broadcast ten new episodes of the series Baantjer, based on the books by AC Baantjer, in the fall of 2026. Producer John de Mol, who previously produced more than a hundred episodes, is delighted with the series' return.

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Nominations for the Louis Hartlooper Prize announced The nominations for the Louis Hartlooper Award for Best Film Publication have been announced. This year, the nominations include two collections of articles, a biography of Jeroen Krabbé by Rosa Koelemeijer, and two analytical-philosophical books.

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Peter Heerschop and Viggo Waas make documentary about stroke Comedians Peter Heerschop and Viggo Waas have made a documentary about Waas's stroke in 2021. The film, titled "INFARCT" and directed by Marcel de Vré, premieres on September 16th at Tuschinski, Amsterdam, and will then be shown exclusively at Pathé cinemas.
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Designer of iconic 007 logo Joe Caroff dies at 103

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The Swiss 'Netflix Act' delivers its first results: CHF 15.9 million invested in local productions in 2024

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Venice president Alberto Barbera on the festival's impact on the Oscars, his expiring mandate and Gaza protests on the Lido: 'I would be surprised' if they 'didn't happen'

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